Coordinator III - Costume Design Coordinator
Sam Houston State University

Requisition:

202400149S

Coordinator III - Costume Design Coordinator

Exempt

This position is a pay grade 12. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf

Professional

Dept of Theatre and Musical Theatre

Division of Academic Affairs

04/30/2024

Yes

Bachelor's degree in theatre, dance, costume design, or a related field is required. An MFA in a related field is preferred. Three years of experience in costume design and construction, pattern drafting, cutting, draping, and expert sewing knowledge is required or experience in a related field. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Responsible for costume construction for all productions and costume design on an as needed basis. Provides leadership and guidance to student crews on proper costume construction. Responsible for organizing student crews, maintaining inventory, and ordering materials and supplies for the costume shop. Must be student-focused and committed to collaborative production assignments and processes.

Coordinates the costume shop's overall work. Maintains contact with directors, choreographers, and designers. Drapes, drafts patterns, and constructs costumes. Fits and constructs all costume designs, including purchasing as needed to realize designs within a given budget with the aid of the student crew. Hires, supervises, and trains student costume and student assistant crews. Instructs students of all skill levels. Schedules crew for work in the costume shop and provides costume construction assistance as needed throughout production processes. Must attend all production meetings or other departmental/ college meetings, as requested. Oversees and cares for costume stock and shop equipment, including cleaning, repairs, rentals, and purchasing. Works with dyes, sewing machines, irons, and serger machines. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Opportunity for costume design assignments, when directed by the Department of Theatre & Musical Theatre or the College of Arts & Media. Organizational and personnel management skills are essential. General knowledge of basic computer software, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Must possess excellent communication skills and the willingness to work flexible hours. Work schedule is determined by the needs of the production schedule and may vary from regular business hours (M-F, 8-5pm). Nights, weekends, and summer hours will be required. Attention and care in performing duties are required to prevent injury to self and others.

Full Time

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